Farkan is a village which is located in the Kupwara sub-district of Kupwara district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. According to the Census 2011, the village has a total population of 5,331 persons, comprising 3,924 males and 1,407 females. The village consists of 401 houses, indicating an average household size of 13.29 persons per house. The village has an unusual gender composition with males comprising 73.6% and females making up only 26.4% of the population. This significant demographic imbalance suggests unique socio-economic patterns within the village.
Literacy Rate in Farkan Village
Farkan has a total literate population of 3,606 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 67.64%, which is below the national average of 74.04% but notably higher than most villages in the region:
- Male literate population: 3,167 persons
- Female literate population: 439 persons
- Male literacy rate: 80.71%
- Female literacy rate: 31.20%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 49.51 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 3,167 males are literate, only 439 females have achieved literacy, indicating significant barriers to women’s education in the village. However, the exceptionally high male literacy rate demonstrates strong educational achievement among the male population. Targeted programs to improve female literacy are essential for creating more balanced educational outcomes.
Employment and Work Participation in Farkan
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 3,090 (57.97% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 72.32%
- Female work participation rate: 17.91%
The overall work participation rate of 57.97% is exceptionally high compared to national standards, indicating strong economic engagement within the community. While 72.32% of males are engaged in economic activities, 17.91% of females participate in the workforce—meaning 252 women out of 1,407 are counted as workers. Despite the gender disparity, both male and female work participation rates are notably higher than most villages in the region.
Age Structure and Child Population
The census data reveals important insights about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 769 persons (14.43% of total population). The child population represents about one-seventh of the total population, indicating a demographic profile closer to the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This suggests a relatively mature population structure within the village.
According to the census data, the village has a minimal Scheduled Caste population of 8 persons (0.15% of total population), reflecting the distinct social structure characteristic of the Kashmir valley region.
| Indicator | Farkan | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,331 | – | – |
| Household Size | 13.29 | 4.9 | +8.39 |
| Sex Ratio | 359 | 943 | -584 |
| Literacy Rate | 67.64% | 74.04% | -6.40% |
| Male Literacy | 80.71% | 82.14% | -1.43% |
| Female Literacy | 31.20% | 65.46% | -34.26% |
| Work Participation | 57.97% | ~39% | +18.97% |
| Male Work Participation | 72.32% | ~56% | +16.32% |
| Female Work Participation | 17.91% | ~26% | -8.09% |